News & Media

Keep in touch with the latest news and important announcements from Colac Otway Shire.

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New strategy paves way for better footpaths in Colac and Apollo Bay

Published on 23 September 2025

Residents will enjoy safer, more connected streets as Council prioritises footpath upgrades where they’re needed most.

Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases

Australia Day 2026 to take off at Cressy Aerodrome

Published on 23 September 2025

Cressy Aerodrome will host Colac Otway Shire’s 2026 Australia Day celebrations, in a day full of family fun, community connection and local pride.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Media Releases

Surface upgrade for Eastern Reserve oval

Published on 22 September 2025

Colac’s Eastern Reserve oval will close for an upgrade over coming months as Colac Otway Shire Council works to enhance the playing surface.

Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases

Welcoming new Australians to the Colac Otway community

Published on 16 September 2025

Seventeen people took the pledge tobecome Australian Citizens at a Colac Otway Shire Council event this week.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works

One Session, Three Projects: Local input needed for coastal plans

Published on 16 September 2025

Apollo Bay residents can help shape the future of town planning, road safety and flood response at a Colac Otway Shire Council community session this October.

Tagged as: , Media Releases

Community knowledge vital for new Road Safety Strategy

Published on 15 September 2025

Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists can help shape safer roads, with Colac Otway Shire Council seeking community input on a new Road Safety Strategy.

Tagged as: , Media Releases

Local farmers to benefit from saleyards improvements

Published on 09 September 2025

A refresh of the selling ring at Colac Regional Saleyards has kicked off a series of improvements to the Colac Otway Shire Council facility.

Tagged as: , Honours & Celebration, Improvement Works

Local knowledge need for Barham River flood study

Published on 09 September 2025

Council is working on a detailed flood study of the Barham catchment, including Anderson Creek and other relevant tributaries.

Tagged as: , Community Consultation

Public Notices | Friday 5 September 2025

Published on 05 September 2025

Read about upcoming works, tenders and other public announcements in Council's public notice which usually appears in the Colac Herald every Friday.

Tagged as: , Public Notices

Botanic Gardens Pond Vandalised

Published on 04 September 2025

Council is urging the community to contact police with any information regarding recent vandalism of the Colac Botanic Gardens Pond.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases

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